TMC Program Manager

BASIC INFORMATION

Place of Performance: Regional, Washington
Supervisor: Executive Director of the TMC
Direct Reports: None
Status: Full Time, Exempt
Travel Requirements: Minimal
Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000

WHO WE ARE

The True Measure Collaborative’s mission is to foster collaboration and build educator capacity in service of equitable educational opportunities for all students – especially students with disabilities.

We serve as a full partner to public schools and districts, offering robust, centralized expertise and supports that promote inclusive education in anti-racist environments. The TMC defines inclusive education as a school-wide data-based approach that provides curriculum, instruction, learning environments, and school culture designed to provide equitable access to every student. Inclusive education ensures that students of all abilities belong and are educated together in a learning community where they feel safe, supported, and challenged, regardless of race, gender, or cultural differences. The TMC actively works to disrupt racist and discriminatory practices, policies, systems, and mindsets that affect exceptional learners and their peers.

The TMC is in the process of spinning off from the Washington State Charter Schools Association to operate as an independent non-profit organization; WA Charters is currently our program administrator and supports all back-office functions. As our organizational structure evolves, our mission, vision, and supports provided to client schools will remain consistent.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The primary responsibility of the TMC Program Manager is supporting schools and districts to serve systemically marginalized students, with a specific focus on students with disabilities.

The TMC provides client schools and districts with expertise and supports that promote compliant, effective, and innovative inclusive practices. TMC Program Managers provide direct support to schools and districts in the form of coaching, technical assistance, and professional development in the area of special education. Program Managers work closely with the full TMC team to monitor and maximize the organization’s delivery of holistic supports to schools and districts.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Supports for Schools and Districts: 85%

• Provide tailored, individualized supports at school sites – will include statewide travel
• Deliver trainings related to inclusive practices and special education to general education and special education teams onsite at schools and/or remotely via video conference
• Provide onsite and remote coaching and technical assistance to school-based staff, with an emphasis on special education teachers and coordinators
• Partner with and provide feedback to school and district leaders on inclusive programming
• Develop compliance resources to be utilized as coaching tools to build individual educator capacity and expand school- and district-wide inclusive practices
• Conduct special education file reviews and support case managers in adopting systems to maintain compliance in alignment with state and federal guidelines

Project Management: 10%

• Work collaboratively with the TMC team to monitor and enhance the delivery of holistic supports to schools and districts in the areas of inclusive practices and special education
• Facilitate the collection and analysis of data on school and district performance and the impact of TMC services
• Maintain and update TMC resources related to inclusion, special education services, and supporting the needs of systemically underserved students

Contribute to TMC Strategy: 5%

• Partner with the team to maximize the TMC’s impact by contributing to and implementing the TMC’s strategic plan
• Provide additional support across the organization by leading and participating in additional projects as needed

WHO YOU ARE

The TMC is seeking a team member with the following essential skills and experiences:

• A resolute personal and professional commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Excited by the prospect of joining a start-up team and creating a continuously improving program - willing to do whatever it takes to support the TMC’s success
• At least five years of experience working in education
• At least two years of demonstrated success in leadership roles focused on special education
• Excellent customer services orientation and high degree of professionalism with a range of stakeholders
• Ability to communicate effectively with and build consensus among people of varied backgrounds and experiences
• Mastery of managing competing demands and quickly determining top priorities with a large-scale project
• Strong writing, presentation, and training facilitation skills
• Ability to create, adjust, and implement strategic work plans
• Bachelor’s degree required, M.Ed preferred
• This position requires flexibility to travel to work site, a valid Washington Driver’s License, and proof of minimum state required insurance.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Work from home and work from/at school site; monthly in-person team meetings
• Frequent computer use
• Frequent local travel, driving own vehicle or public transit
• Frequent state-wide travel, driving own vehicle or flying at the TMC’s expense
• Occasional need-based irregular hours outside of the standard workweek (e.g. nights and weekends)
• Occasionally lift/carry up to 25 pounds

WHAT WE OFFER

• A passionate, fun, fast-moving, and collaborative team
• Salary range $75,000 - $90,000, depending on experience
• Medical, dental, vision, and Rx benefits; long- and short-term disability; and life insurance (details provided upon request)
• 401(k) Plan with an employer match
• Unlimited sick leave
• PTO days and paid federal holidays

START DATE

The preferred start date for this position is 03/15/2023. Applications will be received via BambooHR until the position has been filled.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The True Measure Collaborative is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.